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From the Magic of Kotronas to the History of Gythio – Sailing Helios S02E18 #gythio #kotronas
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From the Magic of Kotronas to the History of Gythio – Sailing Helios S02E18 #gythio #kotronas

It’s a scorching summer in Greece, and we’ve spent two days in the charming, spellbinding town of Kotronas—a name that feels like it belongs in a Harry Potter novel! 🌞🧙‍♂️ Next, we sail to Gythio, the ancient war port of Sparta, where we bid farewell to Stephan. The next leg of the journey takes us ...
Exploring Kalamata, Tranquil Bays, and the Mysterious Underworld – Sailing Helios S02E17
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Exploring Kalamata, Tranquil Bays, and the Mysterious Underworld – Sailing Helios S02E17

Welcome back to the channel! Over the past few days, we've explored the stunning and remote Peloponnese region. The winds have been pretty strong, and last week we had a bit of a setback when the vang broke off the boom. But don't worry, we’re making the best of it! This week, we’re headin...
Sail to the Peloponnese #greeksailing#sailing #peloponnese #voidokiliasbay
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Sail to the Peloponnese #greeksailing#sailing #peloponnese #voidokiliasbay

We sail from Zakynthos to the Peloponnese where we anchor in the beautiful Voidokilias Bay
Exploring the Remote Peloponnese: Voidokilia Bay, Koroni & Our First Breakage | Sailing Adventure
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Exploring the Remote Peloponnese: Voidokilia Bay, Koroni & Our First Breakage | Sailing Adventure

Season 2 Episode 16 Join us on another exciting sailing adventure as we explore the remote and stunning areas of the Peloponnese! Our journey takes us to the breathtaking Voidokilia Bay, a perfect horseshoe-shaped paradise formed by a unique hole in the rock. After a bumpy sail around the first fing...
Perfect timing – Sailing Helios S02E15 #lefkascanal #meganisi #sternanchoring
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Perfect timing – Sailing Helios S02E15 #lefkascanal #meganisi #sternanchoring

Join us on another exciting sailing adventure as we explore more islands in the beautiful Ionian Sea! Our journey begins with a quick stop at the town quay in Preveza to replenish our water supply before we navigate the fascinating Lefkas Canal, complete with its unique floating bridge. Next, we set...
Big Announcement – Sailing Helios S02E14 #antipaxos #Vonitsa #greeksailing
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Big Announcement – Sailing Helios S02E14 #antipaxos #Vonitsa #greeksailing

Join us for an unforgettable journey as we wrap up our final errands in the charming town of Gaios before setting sail to a stunning bay in Antipaxos. The following day, we hoist the spinnaker and enjoy a tranquil sail towards Preveza—until the winds pick up, forcing us to quickly pack it away and g...
The Hidden Gem of Paxos – Sailing Helios S02E13 #paxos #gaios #bluecave
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The Hidden Gem of Paxos – Sailing Helios S02E13 #paxos #gaios #bluecave

Welcome back to Sailing Helios as we explore the hidden gem of the Ionian Sea—Paxos! Nestled south of Corfu, this idyllic island is Greece's best-kept secret, accessible only by boat. Join us as we dive into the heart of Paxos, Gaios, with its charming horseshoe-shaped harbour, flanked by the ...
We visit delightful bays and towns of Corfu and Paxos in Greece – S02E12 #lakka #paxos #corfu
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We visit delightful bays and towns of Corfu and Paxos in Greece – S02E12 #lakka #paxos #corfu

Jude is learning to be on the helm when anchoring the boat. It’s an important skill to master as she works towards being a competent sailor. With crew on board, it’s a perfect opportunity because it means Richard can be nearby and guide me. We spend the afternoon in a delightful bay in North Corfu b...
Sailing the Ambracian Gulf and then Corfu – Sailing Helios S02E11
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Sailing the Ambracian Gulf and then Corfu – Sailing Helios S02E11

In this episode, we spend some time sailing the Ambracian Gulf close to Preveza while we wait for parcels to be delivered. The Gulf is a lovely place to sail, with many sheltered bays and small towns to visit. We enjoy just stopping for a while, letting everything slow down after nearly two weeks on...
We Blast our way to Greece – Season 2 Episode 10
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We Blast our way to Greece – Season 2 Episode 10

We continue our voyage to Greece. After crossing the sole of the boot of Italy it is time for the final 170Nm leg of our journey from Crotone, Italy to Preveza, Greece. The wind is good for the crossing and we blast across to Greece to arrive in Preveza at dawn. First, we attempt to check into Greec...
Across the Sole – Sailing Helios S02E09
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Across the Sole – Sailing Helios S02E09

Our voyage continues as we set sail from Sicily, heading towards the Italian mainland. Over the next five days, we'll be travelling along the sole of the boot of Italy, gearing up for our exciting crossing to Greece. Join us on this adventure where we experience a bit of everything – from sunsh...
Off to Greece – Sailing Helios S02E08
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Off to Greece – Sailing Helios S02E08

It's time to leave Malta for now and head east. We're embarking on a multi-day passage that will take us to Sicily and along the heel of the boot of Italy before we cross over to Greece. We're enjoying some lovely sailing conditions in Sicily. The weather is perfect, and the sea is ju...
Is this the best watermaker for us? – Sailing Helios S02E07 #watermaker
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Is this the best watermaker for us? – Sailing Helios S02E07 #watermaker

Our future plans are to sail around the world but first, we need to get ourselves and our boat ready for this adventure. We want to install a water maker but there are a couple of things that have bothered us with the typical water makers. The first is noise: typically, the high-pressure pumps are ...
How we Beat the Schengen Shuffle – Update from Greece#shengenvisa
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How we Beat the Schengen Shuffle – Update from Greece#shengenvisa

We are now in Greece and again we have successfully entered the EU using our crew list and are looking forward to enjoying another summer sailing the Mediterranean without the restrictions of Schengen. This is an update on our experience entering the EU and travelling through Malta, Italy and Greece...
GOZO – Weekend sailing and exploring the historic island of GOZO – Sailing Helios S02E06
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GOZO – Weekend sailing and exploring the historic island of GOZO – Sailing Helios S02E06

Join us as we set sail for a weekend adventure from Valletta to the historic island of Gozo. Our friends Thea and Mario are coming along for the ride. We anchor in the quaint Mgarr-di-Xini bay and explore the historic Rabat, and its impressive Cittadella. Before heading back to Valletta, we make a s...
Return to Malta – Sailing Helios S02E05
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Return to Malta – Sailing Helios S02E05

We have really enjoyed our time at Cap Monastir Marina for winter. It has been a wonderful experience and we have loved being immersed in the sights and culture of Tunisia. But it is time to go and we are looking forward to getting back out on the water. With our tanks full of diesel, we head out fr...
Top 5 Benefits of Wintering in a Marina – Sailing Helios S02E04
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Top 5 Benefits of Wintering in a Marina – Sailing Helios S02E04

In this episode, we go over the top 5 benefits of wintering over on a marina in Cap Monastir, Tunisia. In the Mediterranean, it is common to only sail for 6 months of the year and then have your boat in a marina for winter. Some people return home during this time while others stay. Spending 6 month...
Coppercoat, cutlass bearing and cats – Sailing Helios S02E03 #Coppercoat #boatlife
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Coppercoat, cutlass bearing and cats – Sailing Helios S02E03 #Coppercoat #boatlife

Finally, we started our last big project for the winter, Coppercoat anti-fouling. We are grateful to have friends come and help as Richard is still restricted with his movements so soon after his emergency surgery. Winter is coming to an end and we have our final marina BBQ as we say goodbye to fri...
Emergency Surgery in North Africa – Sailing Helios S02E02
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Emergency Surgery in North Africa – Sailing Helios S02E02

Other than the boat sinking, a medical emergency is our greatest fear. It's hard enough in your own country, but when on the other side of the world, where you don't know the medical system nor the language, need to make sure the boat is always safe and are away from family and friends it...
Solar and Battery Upgrade for Cruising Sailboat – Sailing Helios S02E01#solar #lithiumbatteries
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Solar and Battery Upgrade for Cruising Sailboat – Sailing Helios S02E01#solar #lithiumbatteries

We have a few projects to complete before we are ready to go for the season and first up is one of the big projects that we have been working on for a while, since mid 2022 shortly after we had ordered the boat. In this episode we will take you through the upgrade of our house batteries, our solar ...
Review of our first year sailing the Med – Sailing Helios S01E35
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Review of our first year sailing the Med – Sailing Helios S01E35

In March 2023 we flew from Australia to start this great adventure, a new chapter in our lives, living onboard a sailboat. We have spent the last year sailing the Mediterranean Sea - the south coast of France, the beautiful west coast of Italy including its spectacular islands, Sicily, Malta and the...
A Day in my Life – Monastir – Sailing Helios S01E34#monastir #tunisia #marinalife
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A Day in my Life – Monastir – Sailing Helios S01E34#monastir #tunisia #marinalife

With Jude away, I find myself adjusting to life in Monastir. While many aspects remain familiar, there's an intriguing blend of the familiar and the new. This presents a delightful challenge as I navigate where to find necessities and how to creatively substitute and adapt with the available re...
How we beat the Schengen Shuffle – Update 2024 – Sailing Helios #schengen
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How we beat the Schengen Shuffle – Update 2024 – Sailing Helios #schengen

2023 was our first year sailing in the Mediterranean and like all non-EU sailors, navigating the Schengen requirements was daunting. We were delighted when an agent in Italy introduced us to the process where we could "check out" of the EU but still sail as crew on our vessel. Here is a li...
Our Winter Home – Sailing Helios S01E33#monastir #tunisia #boatlife
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Our Winter Home – Sailing Helios S01E33#monastir #tunisia #boatlife

Monastir - this is home for the next 5 to 6 months as we wait out the winter weather. We pack up the boat, put away the sails, and start our long list of jobs that we want to get done while we are here. We adopted a very unwell kitten and Jude's got to go - she's leaving the boat.
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